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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: jbeaumont21 on October 10, 2013, 09:07:49 PM

Title: Big Bear
Post by: jbeaumont21 on October 10, 2013, 09:07:49 PM: Got my first bear during ML elk season. Didn't want to shoot him at first for fear of scaring off the nice 5x5 bull that was feeding in the same clear cut that morning. Decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity and glad I didn't, he will make for a beautiful rug. I was really surprised how tasty he was! I guess it's a hidden secret among bear hunters.

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Post by: X-Force on October 10, 2013, 09:11:55 PM: Congrats!! Good looking bear
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Post by: RadSav on October 10, 2013, 09:13:11 PM: He's a dandy! I'd have taken him even if the 5X5 was in the same clearcut at the same time. Congratulations!
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Post by: pashok23 on October 10, 2013, 09:41:04 PM: Quote from: RadSav on October 10, 2013, 09:13:11 PM
He's a dandy! I'd have taken him even if the 5X5 was in the same clearcut at the same time. Congratulations!
:yeah:
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Post by: 87Ford on October 10, 2013, 09:45:55 PM: Nice lookin' bear! Congratulations
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Post by: Ripper on October 11, 2013, 08:13:22 AM: Great bear! Too bad you didn't get the shot on video, he was close!
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on October 11, 2013, 09:03:52 AM: Quote from: Ripper on October 11, 2013, 08:13:22 AM
Great bear! Too bad you didn't get the shot on video, he was close!

I know right! I was ready to video my Dad shooting a bull but I should have handed him the camera so he could have taped me shooting the bear. I probably would have but it was all happening so quick and the bear was headed right for us. If I didn't shoot him he probably would have walked right into us. Oh well, maybe next time.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on October 11, 2013, 09:07:20 AM: Nice
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 11, 2013, 09:10:42 AM: Good eats for sure! :tup:
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Post by: elkoholic1 on October 11, 2013, 09:45:16 AM: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: DevinB on October 11, 2013, 09:53:35 AM: Hope I get to spot one of these bad boys this weekend. Would be my first!
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Post by: Slimdog350 on October 11, 2013, 09:54:15 AM: Sweet! :tup:
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Post by: Ripper on October 13, 2013, 06:08:35 PM: I hear ya, still very cool indeed.
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Post by: norsepeak on October 13, 2013, 06:16:00 PM: Great bear, I'd whack him any day!
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Post by: kerrdog on October 19, 2013, 06:05:19 PM: Great bear. How were you able to keep holding the camera on him like that? I would'a been freakin out! :mgun:

You got some great video and a great bear.

Thanks for the meat. I hope it tastes as good as the stuff you cooked in camp. I was really amazed at how good it tasted. Can't wait to see your rug.

Now I wanna get me a big bear. :chuckle:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 19, 2013, 06:29:17 PM: That's a dandy Bear. He should make a pretty decent rug.
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 19, 2013, 07:55:14 PM: :tup:
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on February 24, 2015, 04:20:34 PM: Got my bear rug back today from Bulls Eye Taxidermy near Woodland, WA. I think he did a real good job and couldn't be happier. The bear measured out just shy of 6' 7". Now I just need to find a wall big enough to hang him on. The bed is king size by the way.
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Post by: jasnt on February 24, 2015, 04:37:28 PM: Looks great :tup:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on February 24, 2015, 04:42:06 PM: What a wonderful trophy of a great kill. Well done! :tup:
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Post by: Machias on February 24, 2015, 07:16:03 PM: VERY nice!!!
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Post by: Katmai Guy on February 24, 2015, 07:22:41 PM: Beautiful, how old was he?
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Post by: Watimberghost on February 24, 2015, 07:40:09 PM: Great bear! Rug looks awesome!
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Post by: Jester052 on February 24, 2015, 08:25:43 PM: Very nice bear! Still looking to knock that off my bucket list. Sucks you had to pass up the 5x5 but this is better.
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Post by: SkookumHntr on March 09, 2015, 09:36:05 AM: Awesome rug!!
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Post by: tgomez on March 14, 2015, 05:15:51 PM: Nice bear, what a trophy. Rug is fantastic! Bear and moose meat are my two favorite. You did yourself proud, congradulations, 6ft 7" hard to beat my friend. VERY NICE!
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on October 24, 2015, 08:40:30 PM: Well 2 years and a home addition later I was finally able to hang this guy on a wall. About the only wall in the house that would fit him. I'm still amazed by his size. Great memories and couldn't be happier :) I'm 6'2" by the way to give some reference. Sorry for the crappy pic.
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Post by: Machias on October 25, 2015, 09:50:47 AM: :tup:
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Post by: Pygmy on October 26, 2015, 06:56:46 AM: Quote from: jbeaumont21 on October 24, 2015, 08:40:30 PM
Well 2 years and a home addition later I was finally able to hang this guy on a wall. About the only wall in the house that would fit him. I'm still amazed by his size. Great memories and couldn't be happier :) I'm 6'2" by the way to give some reference. Sorry for the crappy pic.
Nice job. Money well spent!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 26, 2015, 11:28:51 AM: :tup: